The "Disney Night No. 2" episode of?American Idol?airs live coast-to-coast on Monday, May 12 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance and find out who went home. Plus, vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 5 has performed!
8 p.m.?—??The Top 5 finalists were announced on May 11 after competing in "Disney Night No.1" — performing a Disney classic and a Mother's Day tribute.?John Foster?("Almost There"/"Believe"),?Jamal Roberts?("Go the Distance"/"A Change Is Gonna Come"), and?Breanna Nix?("Reflection"/"Like My Mother Does") won Gold Derby's poll as?your?favorite performers.?Thunderstorm Artis?("Colors of the Wind"/"Out of the Blue") and?Slater Nalley?("Can You Feel the Love Tonight"/"Don't Think Twice, It's All Right") rounded out the Top 5.
After millions votes were cast,?Gabby Samone?("How Far I'll Go"/"Home") and?Mattie Pruitt?("Remember Me"/"Those Kind of Women") were eliminated. Who will be sent packing next? And who will advance to the Season 23 finale on Sunday, May 18? Let's find out!
Slater Nalley
Age:?18
Hometown:?Atlanta
Performance:?"You've Got a Friend in Me" from?Toy Story
Carrie's comments:?"That was a fun way to kick things off! You looked totally at ease [without your guitar]."
Lionel's comments:?"Son, you've come a long way."
Luke's comments:?"Slater's playing the?American Idol?game! That song's a classic for us on Disney night and that was certainly one of my favorite versions."
John Foster
Age:?18
Hometown:?Addis, La.
Performance:?"The Bare Necessities" from?The Jungle Book
Carrie's comments:?"You took a fun song and made it your own. It was just a good time!"
Lionel's comments: "You've got likability. A lot of people think it's just about singing, but they've got to like you!"
Luke's comments:?"You've got 'em right where you want 'em. You've got a thing, you've got a look, you've got a sound."
Thunderstorm Artis
Age:?29
Hometown:?Haleiwa, Hawaii
Performance:?"A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" from?Cinderella
Carrie's comments:?"That song fit you perfectly. You are all heart. You don't do too much or too little. We feel your heart behind it."
Lionel's comments:?"You knocked it out of the park!"
Luke's comments:?"That moment makes our show so great. It's hard to critique when you come out here every week and give so much. That was such a perfect moment."
Breanna Nix
Age:?25
Hometown:?Denton, Texas
Performance:?"This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" from?The Parent Trap
Carrie's comments:?"The first half I felt like you were a little bit unsure. Your next performance, just have fun."
Lionel's comments: "That was a perfect song! You have taken yourself to an area that pressure is going to be a part of your career for the rest of your life."
Luke's comments:?"I didn't realize there were that many staccato notes in that song! I just love your vibe."
Jamal Roberts
Age:?27
Hometown:?Meridian, Miss.
Performance:?"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" from?Remember the Titans
Carrie's comments:?"We all know your voice is incredible. You do have an incredible gift, but you missed an opportunity to move around and entertain. We know you have that in you. Let's go!"
Lionel's comments:?"I don't know if I can emotionally take another performance. You have the ability to Jamal-orize everything. You could take 'Three Blind Mice' and turn it into a soulful song."
Luke's comments:?"Wow! I watched your original audition this morning. To watch you now today, what a ride you've taken us on."
9:00 p.m.?-- Season 21 champ?Iam Tongi?returned to the?American Idol?stage to perform "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" from the new?Lilo & Stitch?movie, debuting in theaters on May 23.Slater Nalley
Age:?18
Hometown:?Atlanta
Performance:?"Born to Be Wild" from?D3: The Mighty Ducks
Carrie's comments:?"That's what I'm talkin' about! I love that song for you."
Lionel's comments:?"There you go again. I can't even get control on the crowd. That's how you do it!"
Luke's comments:?"Great song choice for you. I loved it."
Thunderstorm Artis
Age:?29
Hometown:?Haleiwa, Hawaii
Performance:?"Find Yourself" from?Cars
Carrie's comments:?"I would have been standing if I could. You have the ability to connect with people. All is good in the world when you sing. We felt it."
Lionel's comments:?"You have the ability to take an audience and focus them. You're a vibe master."
Luke's comments:?"Just remember all that time in that room [playing music] with your dad. That's why you're here and you deserve every second of it."
John Foster
Age:?18
Hometown:?Addis, La.
Performance:?"Rainbow Connection" from?The Muppets
Carrie's comments:?"I love that you're standing here right now proving me right. If you ain't real careful, you might just win this whole thing."
Lionel's comments: "I am totally in love with the timbre of your voice. I know it's you on your first note."
Luke's comments:?"At this point we've seen you go all over the map. It was authentically you and great job on that."
Breanna Nix
Age:?25
Hometown:?Denton, Texas
Performance:?"You'll Be in My Heart" from?Tarzan
Carrie's comments:?"You brought us into your family and it was such a sweet moment. You have been so solid throughout this entire competition."
Lionel's comments: "When you lock in on a note, it ain't goin' nowhere. It's so strong. I enjoyed that performance."
Luke's comments:?"Your voice and your presence is so strong."
Jamal Roberts
Age:?27
Hometown:?Meridian, Miss.
Performance:?"Beauty and the Beast" from?Beauty and the Beast
Carrie's comments:?"I can't say anything over this crowd!"
Lionel's comments:?"How the heck did you do that? So much soul. Only you can pull that off."
Luke's comments:?"Jamal, let's win this thing!"
Eliminations
Dim the lights! Based on America's vote, these artists were eliminated on May 12
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